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Tunisian secular leader Essebsi sworn in as new president
December 31, 2014
Tunisian secular leader Essebsi sworn in as new president
Veteran politician Beji Caid Sebsi was sworn in as Tunisian president on Wednesday, giving the country a democratically elected leader…
Italian coastguard says 900 migrants saved from catastrophe
December 31, 2014
Italian coastguard says 900 migrants saved from catastrophe
Italy's coastguard said Wednesday it had narrowly averted a catastrophe after people smugglers set a cargo ship with 900 people…
Yemen suicide bomber kills 33 at Shiite celebration
December 31, 2014
Yemen suicide bomber kills 33 at Shiite celebration
A suicide bomber killed at least 33 people in central Yemen on Wednesday when he blew himself up at a…
At least 33 killed in suicide bombing in central Yemen: medics
December 31, 2014
At least 33 killed in suicide bombing in central Yemen: medics
A suicide bomber killed at least 33 people in central Yemen on Wednesday when he blew himself up at a cultural…
Ailing Saudi king, 91, admitted to hospital for checks
December 31, 2014
Ailing Saudi king, 91, admitted to hospital for checks
Saudi Arabia's ailing King Abdullah, 91, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for "medical checks," the royal court said.The king,…
Shi’ite militias expand influence, redraw map in central Iraq
December 31, 2014
Shi’ite militias expand influence, redraw map in central Iraq
Behind black gates and high walls, Iraqi national security agents watch 200 women and children.Boys and girls play in the…
Indonesia believes it has found AirAsia plane on sea bed
December 31, 2014
Indonesia believes it has found AirAsia plane on sea bed
Indonesian rescuers believe they have found the wreck of a crashed AirAsia (AIRA.KL) plane on the ocean floor off Borneo,…
Reports: Migrant ship off Greece says armed people on board
December 30, 2014
Reports: Migrant ship off Greece says armed people on board
A cargo ship believed to be carrying hundreds of migrants near the Greek island of Corfu sent out a distress…
UN concerned over arrest of Bahraini opposition leader
December 30, 2014
UN concerned over arrest of Bahraini opposition leader
The United Nations expressed concerns on Tuesday over the arrest of a senior Bahraini opposition leader, for charges that include…
IS publishes ‘interview’ with captured Jordan pilot
December 30, 2014
IS publishes ‘interview’ with captured Jordan pilot
The Islamic State group has published what it says is an interview with a Jordanian pilot it captured after his…